Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society with our BA English Language and Linguistics degree.
This course examines how language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species.
At the University of Reading, you’ll join our friendly, collaborative Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. We’re proud of our:
- established reputation in applied linguistics. We’ve been around for more than 50 years, and offered the first linguistics degree in the UK.
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Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society with our BA English Language and Linguistics degree.<br/><br/>This course examines how language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species.<br/><br/>At the University of Reading, you’ll join our friendly, collaborative Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. We’re proud of our:<br/><br/><br/>- established reputation in applied linguistics. We’ve been around for more than 50 years, and offered the first linguistics degree in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- global ranking. We place in the top 150 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022).<br/><br/><br/>- thriving research environment. 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).<br/><br/><br/>Our experts will support you to become a highly skilled user and analyst of the English language. As well as analysing language itself and how it works, you’ll investigate:<br/><br/><br/>- language use in different social contexts and settings, including online and offline<br/><br/><br/>- how language is acquired by children and adults<br/><br/><br/>- how language is taught<br/><br/><br/>- the role of language in politics in an increasingly globalised world.<br/><br/><br/>Alongside this, you’ll develop your knowledge of grammar, phonetics and discourse analysis, and understand how language and linguistics relates to contemporary social issues, including politics, migration, gender and sexuality. 92% of students agreed that our staff are good at explaining things in the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics [1].<br/><br/>[1] 2022 National Student Survey.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2024
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
Q310
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,B UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,B,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:18,M:27 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M2 Extended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £22,350 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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